animal refuge league of greater portland

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November 20, 2023

Area shelters see surge in stray and surrendered cats

Rising costs, the housing shortage and climate change are among the reasons for the increase, shelters say.
Published
February 8, 2023

School Notebook: Feb. 8
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August 28, 2022

The Maine Millennial: My rescue dog, myself

My experience with Janey serves as proof that even the weird, scared and temperamental strays are worth a chance.
Published
August 1, 2022

Animals from York County seizure now up for adoption

Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Alfred that had been seeking permission to open a shelter.
Published
July 28, 2022

More pet owners giving up animals for adoption amid housing shortage

Finding apartments that accept pets is especially difficult in the current tight market, forcing owners to make hard choices.

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Published
January 21, 2022

Thanks, Betty: Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland gets $25,000 in Betty White Challenge

The turnout in honor of the late TV icon and animal rights activist was beautiful, the league's director says.
Published
December 7, 2021

Family’s popular high-tech holiday show a labor of love

The Meads of Westbrook host the computerized light and music show each evening during the season to benefit the American Refuge League of Greater Portland.
Published
August 25, 2020

Neglected animals held in pandemic limbo slowly move toward adoption

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland finally got custody of 15 dogs and other animals seized by the state in March, but dozens more can't be released until courts resume hearings in cruelty cases.
Published
April 23, 2020

Shelter takes pandemic approach to finding pets homes

The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland is pairing pets and prospective owners through video conferencing, phone calls and private appointments.
Published
February 3, 2020

Our View: After ‘ruff’ start, a rescue dog scores big

Duncan's life has been a success since he was rescued in an animal welfare case.